News for 21 July 2023
All the news for Friday 21 July 2023
Scotland women lose second test match to France in Marseille
Scotland women lost 4-1 in the second match of a three-match test series in Marseille. Charlotte Watson grabbed Scotland’s only goal of the match as they set up for a final showdown on Saturday to complete the series.
Schedule released for Season 5 of FIH Pro League
The Kookaburras and Hockeyroos fixtures for the FIH Pro League 2023-24 Season have been confirmed following the announcement of the schedule by the International Hockey Federation (FIH).
FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-2024: Indian teams to launch campaign in December
The winners of the FIH Pro League will secure a direct spot in the men's and women's World Cup to be held in 2026.
Indian men's and women's hockey teams are ready for FIH Pro Hockey League action (Source: Hockey India)
International Hockey Federation (FIH), on Thursday, revealed the schedule for the Hockey Pro League, scheduled to be held from December 6, 2023, to June 30 in 2024, across four countries - Argentina, India, Belgium, and Great Britain.
Poland and Spain to host 2023-24 FIH Hockey Nations Cups
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to announce that Poland and Spain will host the second edition of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup in 2024. The winners will join the 2024-25 FIH Hockey Pro League season.
Hockey fever grips Tamil Nadu as Mascot ‘Bomman’ is unveiled ahead of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023
Thiru Udhyanidhi Stalin, Hon’ble Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development, Govt of Tamil Nadu unveiled the mascot ‘Bomman’ named after the Oscar-winning documentary Elephant Whisperers
Chennai: Thiru Udhayanidhi Stalin, Hon'ble Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development of Tamil Nadu, today, unveiled the mascot for the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Egmore. The mascot, named "Bomman," takes inspiration from the Oscar-winning documentary "The Elephant Whisperers," in which Bomman cares for orphaned baby elephant Raghu along with Bellie – both belonging to indigenous tribes in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu.
Ticket sale for Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 begins today
Hosts India will open their campaign on 3rd August against China
Chennai: Hosts Hockey India on Thursday announced the commencement of ticket sales for the much-awaited Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 scheduled to begin on 3rd August at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Egmore. A precursor to the all-important Hangzhou Asian Games in September, the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 will see the continent's top hockey playing nations including hosts India, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan and China vie for honours.
PHF eyes international series at home before Olympic Qualifiers
Pakistan will host men's qualifiers from January 13 to 21 next year
PHF officials met FIH President Tayyab Ikram (R) - PHF
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) is making efforts to organise an international series before Olympic Qualifiers at home.
EuroHockey Championship II 2023: Review
By Tariq Ali
The tenth EuroHockey Championship II - 2023, the second level EuroHockey Championships (previously known as EuroHockey Nations Trophy) will be starting at the National Sports Complex, Dublin, Ireland from 23 to 29 July, 2023:
The participating teams:
10th Men's EuroHockey Championship II - Dublin, Ireland 2023:
Pool A: Czech Republic, Ireland, Portugal, Ukraine
Pool B: Italy, Scotland, Switzerland, Turkey
Past Final Standing:
9th Men's EuroHockey Championship II - Gniezno, Poland, 2021:
1 Austria 2 Scotland 3 Ireland 4 Poland 5 Italy 6 Ukraine 7 Switzerland 8 Croatia
8th Men's EuroHockey Championship II - Cambrai, France, 2019:
1 France 2 Russia 3 Austria 4 Poland 5 Italy 6 Ukraine 7 Czech Republic 8 Belarus
7th Men's EuroHockey Championship II - Glasgow, Scotland, 2017:
1 Scotland 2 Wales 3 France 4 Russia 5 Ukraine 6 Czech Republic 7 Switzerland 8 Portugal
6th Men's EuroHockey Championship II - Prague, Czech Republic, 2015:
1 Poland 2 Austria 3 Scotland 4 Czech Republic 5 Azerbaijan 6 Ukraine 7 Switzerland 8 Croatia
5th Men's EuroHockey Championship II - Vienna, Austria, 2013:
1 Russia 2 France 3 Austria 4 Azerbaijan 5 Ukraine 6 Scotland 7 Wales 8 Italy
4th Men's EuroHockey Championship II - Vynnitsia, Ukraine, 2011:
1 Czech Republic 2 Poland 3 Scotland 4 Austria 5 Ukraine 6 Wales 7 Sweden 8 Belarus
3rd Men's EuroHockey Championship II - Wrexham, Wales, 2009:
1 Ireland 2 Russia 3 Wales 4 Czech Republic 5 Scotland 6 Belarus 7 Italy 8 Switzerland
2nd Men's EuroHockey Championship II - Lisbon, Portugal, 2007:
1 Poland 2 Austria 3 Scotland 4 Switzerland 5 Wales 6 Italy 7 Portugal 8 Ukraine
1st Men's EuroHockey Championship II - Rome, Italy, 2005:
1 Ireland 2 Czech Republic 3 Wales 4 Austria 5 Italy 6 Switzerland 7 Belarus 8 Russia
Netherlands: Lisa Post replaces Sabine Plönissen in European Championship training group
National coach Paul van Ass has called up Lisa Post as a replacement for Sabine Plönissen. Due to personal reasons, the defender of Amsterdam has decided not to make herself available for the selection at the moment.
National Championships: A Gateway for Young Athletes to National Team Pathways
Junior Men’s and Women’s National Team coaches speak to the importance of the National Championships in the development of the next generation of athletes.
The Field Hockey Canada National Championships provides a great opportunity for young athletes to get identified by national team coaches. This tournament helps open the door for young athletes to enter Junior National and Senior National pathways within the Field Hockey Canada pipeline.
Selangor face Pahang in women's Hockey 5s final
By Jugjet Singh 
Two teams in action in a men’s hockey5s match at National Hockey Stadium, Bukit Jalil on Saturday. -Pic courtesy of MHC
KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor and Pahang will face off in the final of the Malaysian women's hockey 5s tournament at National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Saturday.
Hurtful words turn Perabu into a Malaysian star
By Aftar Singh
T. Perabu (right). - Pic courtesy of MHC
KUALA LUMPUR: T. Perabu, ironically, shaped himself a top hockey player after he was mocked by a teammate.
KZN Coastal triumphs at hockey nationals
Both teams went undefeated in the round-robin competition, picking up five wins and two draws.
KZN Coastal team mates Mary Aylward and Charley-Rose Boyall netted six goals each for their side. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Showcasing the country’s immense potential, some of South Africa’s brightest young hockey prospects delivered four days of thrilling action, with KZN Coastal and Western Province emerging triumphant at the SA Schools Hockey Association (SASHOC) U-13 Nationals in Bloemfontein which came to a close recently.